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Judge dismisses Donald Trump’s classified documents case

Written by on July 15, 2024

Judge dismisses Donald Trump’s classified documents case
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(FORT PIERCE, Fla.) — The classified documents case against former President Donald Trump has been dismissed by Judge Aileen Cannon, according to court records.

The judge ruled that special counsel Jack Smith’s apointment was unconstitutional.

“The Superseding Indictment is DISMISSED because Special Counsel Smith’s appointment violates the Appointments Clause of the United States Constitution,” she wrote.

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